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Mariana  Hillcoat

Mariana Hillcoat

Summary

Logistics Manager with more than ten years of experience in Logistics & Customs.

Skilled in fostering teamwork, excels in customs compliance, and passionate on negotiation

Strongly results oriented, with special focus on process development and compliance, and ability to work under pressure and in adverse contexts.


Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Logistics Manager

Signify Argentina SA
2018.12 - Current

- Logistics management of an importing company for the Argentinean and PUB markets, with direct responsibility for international trade activities and outsourced domestic logistics with a 3PL (Warehousing and Distribution).
- Development and implementation of international and local logistics strategies that support the company's objectives and the needs of end customers.
- Process definition and modelling.
-Annal budgeting, costs accruals making and healthy accounting maintenance.
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain efficiency and reduce costs.
- Tracking and analyzing key performance indicators to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers and government agencies.
- Cross-docking, value-added activities, reverse logistics, direct delivery, annual and cyclical inventories.

With 7 direct reports and 3PL as indirect.

International Trade Chief

Signify Argentina SA
2018.12 - 2020.03

- Responsible for import & export flows of finished products and raw material for local production.
- Management and administration of SIMIs/SIRAs, Non Automatic license, certifications and others government requirements.

- Vendor Export Control

- Meeting compliance objectives and local rules.
- Negotiation and management of suppliers in the logistic chain.
- Bonded Warehouse experience
- International logistics ´s strategies

-Defining and monitoring KPI indicators

- Annual budgeting

With 3 direct reports.

Global Trade Specialist

Monsanto Argentina SA
2017.07 - 2018.12

- Specialist in multimodal imports and exports of seeds and ‘Non Seed’ materials, such as machinery, laboratory and miscellaneous items.
-Technical counsel in customs matter
- In charge of phytosanitary, electrical safety, energy efficiency, non-automatic license, CHAS, DJCP, graphic arts certifications. Preparation of expense reports and metrics.


International Trade Responsible

LG Electronics SA
2015.06 - 2017.07

- Head of the foreign trade area team for the Argentinean market.
- Managing Import & Export processes.
- Management of SIMIs/LNA, certifications and all import requirement.
- Annual budgeting
- Negotiation with suppliers (FFWW, Maritime agencies, Customs broker, local transports and others)
- KPI Monitoring and analyzing

- Making tenders

- Developing improvement processes
With 2 direct reports.

Customs Analyst

Hewlett Packard Argentina
2012.10 - 2014.10

- Import and export analyst for raw materials, printers, cartridges, servers and other products in the category.
- Management of electrical safety certifications and printed products (Import requirements)
- Responsible for the resolution of tariff classification disputes.

Education

Certified in Logistics, Transport & Distribution - Logistics

Apics
Netherlands
07.2022

Diploma in Supply Chain - Supply Chain

IEEC
Buenos Aires, Argentina
12.2020

Bachelor's Degree in International Trade - Economics

Universidad De Moron
Buenos Aires
06.2012

Skills

  • SAP
  • Microsoft Office
  • Bizagi Modeler
  • Customs Compliance
  • Logistics Management
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Communication
  • Passion for results
  • Leadership
  • Proactive
  • Teamwork
  • Negotiation

Certification

CLTD - Certified in Logistics, Transport & Distribution - Apics

Languages

Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Logistics Manager

Signify Argentina SA
2018.12 - Current

International Trade Chief

Signify Argentina SA
2018.12 - 2020.03

Global Trade Specialist

Monsanto Argentina SA
2017.07 - 2018.12

International Trade Responsible

LG Electronics SA
2015.06 - 2017.07

Customs Analyst

Hewlett Packard Argentina
2012.10 - 2014.10

Certified in Logistics, Transport & Distribution - Logistics

Apics

Diploma in Supply Chain - Supply Chain

IEEC

Bachelor's Degree in International Trade - Economics

Universidad De Moron

CLTD - Certified in Logistics, Transport & Distribution - Apics

Mariana Hillcoat